irony #1: situational irony
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Irony #1: Situational Irony. when the outcome of an event is not what is expected the outcome is strangely appropriate. The Necklace. Situational Irony in: “The Necklace”. Madame Loisel works for ten years to pay for the replacement necklace, and it turns out to be a cheap imitation! - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Irony #1:Situational Ironywhen the outcome of an event is not what is expectedthe outcome is strangely appropriate
The Necklace
Situational Irony in:The NecklaceMadame Loisel works for ten years to pay for the replacement necklace, and it turns out to be a cheap imitation!We dont expect it, but its appropriate for her to be punished for her vanity and selfishness in the end.
The Most Dangerous Game
Situational Irony in:The Most Dangerous GameRainsford learns a valuable lesson about what its like to be the hunted, but likely becomes a manhunter himself.We dont expect him to drift to the dark side, but it seems appropriate and logical in the end.
The Lady or the Tiger?
Situational Irony in:The Lady or the TigerWe dont find out the results of the princesss choice, or her lovers fate.Its appropriate because it doesnt matter...its a lose-lose situation!